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Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain in the early hours of Wednesday, and the United States launched strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, as tensions in the Gulf spiked amid an impasse in diplomatic efforts to end the war between Tehran and Washington that is now closing in on 100 days.Since the conflict began in late February, Iran has repeatedly targeted countries across the Gulf where US military bases are located. Armed hostilities had largely subsided after a temporary Pakistan-mediated ceasefire took effect on April 8. But the latest flare‑up has raised fears that full‑scale fighting could resume.Here is a…
Christie and Dykes – who McGinn said can’t be separated “but it’s not Christie’s choice” – are likely to watch the two final episodes of Netflix series, Legends. “No spoilers, please” asks the former.Curtis will be having a laugh “with my best mate”.Hanley – or “Grizz” to back-shaver Kelly – might not be calling McLean his pal after exposing that story – “the big man needs it, grows quickly”.Christie, meanwhile, has never been able to get his head around “leader, legend” Andy Robertson’s pre-match meal. “Some weird chicken sandwich thing”.It’s pancakes for Christie, while John Souttar is the barista to…
Previous World Cup appearances: 6Best performance: Fourth place (2022)First appearance: 1970 (Mexico)Top goal scorer: Youssef En-Nesyri (3)Most appearances: Achraf Hakimi, Hakim Ziyech (10)Player to watch: Brahim DiazFIFA world ranking: 8The FIFA World Cup begins on June 11. You can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated World Cup 2026 page with all the latest news, match build-up and live text commentary, and keep up to date with group standings, real-time match results and schedules.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listFour years ago, the Morocco made history by becoming the first African and Arab team to reach the World Cup semifinals in…
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott is poised to make his England debut in the forthcoming World Cup warm-up games in the United States.Scott, Rio Ngumoha, Josh King, Jason Steele and Ethan Nwaneri have travelled as supplementary members of the England squad for their preparation camp in Florida.This comes as they await the arrivals of Arsenal quartet Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke and Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson following their involvement in European finals.Henderson is due to arrive in the next 24 hours, with the remaining four expected to report for duty over the weekend.It is understood that…
Wyland’s mural stood for nearly three decades before workers began painting over it last month to promote the World Cup.Published On 3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026A United States artist who painted a mural on a building in downtown Dallas of life-sized swimming whales has filed a $25m lawsuit against FIFA and other defendants, saying they illegally painted over his work to promote the city’s World Cup 2026 matches.Robert Wyland, who generally goes by only his last name, says he hand-painted the sprawling mural that covered roughly 1,580sq metres (17,000sq ft) across two walls of a building.Recommended Stories list of 3…
On June 3, 2016, legendary American boxer Muhammad Ali passed away at the age of 74. Ten years after the world said goodbye to him, his voice still echoes – not in the roar of a crowd or the rhythms of a boxing ring, but in a hallway just outside my office at the United Nations.There, on the wall, hangs a watercolour painting he made himself of the UN headquarters – a gentle, almost tender rendering of the building that has come to symbolise the world’s longing for peace.Ali painted it in 1978 and presented it personally to UN officials,…
Charles Leclerc announced the renewal of his Ferrari contract with a lavish video on social media professing his love for the team.Leclerc, now 28, has been racing for Ferrari in F1 since 2019, been on their driver academy since 2016, and their protege since he was 14.He referenced how joining them had been like “living a dream”. He said Ferrari were “family”, adding: “Maybe that is exactly what makes this moment to special. For me, it’s always been clear. The dream is still alive, and I’m proud to continue chasing it together.”That dream is to win the world championship together.…
Published On 3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026At least 21 people have been killed and several others injured after a fire swept through a multistorey building in a crowded neighbourhood of the Indian capital, New Delhi, police said.The blaze broke out on Wednesday in Malviya Nagar in the city’s south in a building that housed a restaurant on the ground floor and a hotel above.The predominantly residential neighbourhood is popular with students and young professionals and is tightly packed with shops, eateries and small hotels.Delhi police said the fire was brought under control with the help of eight fire engines, and…
Aston Villa forward Kirsty Hanson is set to join Tottenham following an impressive season in the Women’s Super League.The Scotland international finished as the league’s third highest goalscorer with 12 goals in 22 matches – only Khadija Shaw and Alessia Russo scored more.Villa’s top scorer was named their player of the year and she scooped up WSL Football’s goal-of-the-season award for her strike against West Ham.In May, BBC Sport reported that Spurs were pursuing Hanson and it is now believed they have had a bid accepted by Villa and are set to bring her in this month.Personal terms are being…
For Iowa Democrats, a decade-long drought may finally be coming to an end. The economic turmoil of the past year-and-a-half has been felt acutely in Iowa, where the agriculture-heavy economy has been jolted by tariffs. Medicaid cuts in last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act are ransacking rural health facilities, Democrats say, and several clinics in the state have closed. And the Iran war has spiked prices for fertilizer and diesel — critical supplies for the farm state. That’s all creating a dynamic that Democrats feel will propel voters their way in the midterms, giving them a shot at their…